Politics

Kem Sokha Meets Diplomatic Representatives Following Easing of Bail Restrictions

A day after his bail conditions were eased, opposition leader Kem Sokha met with the French and U.S. ambassadors at his residence on Monday. The meetings focused on the opposition leader’s health and did not delve into the current political scenario, according to a close of aide of Kem Sokha.

Cambodian Opposition Figure Rainsy Promises to Intensify Action

Cambodian Opposition Leader Sees Partial Easing Of Bail Conditions, Treason Charges Remain

Kem Sokha Released From House Arrest, Still Prohibited From Leaving The Country And Engaging In Political Activity

Kem Sokha was released from a Tbong Khmum prison in September 2018, a year after he was arrested in a midnight raid in 2017 for allegedly conspiring with foreign powers.

Cambodian Opposition Leader Doesn't Return as Promised

Rainsy arrived in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, at about 4 p.m. Saturday, joining his deputy Mu Sochua. She had been detained at the airport on Thursday evening before being released on Friday

Poipet Sees Heightened Security Cover, Residents Prevented From Accessing The Border

The blockade in Poipet comes as CNRP leaders have faced difficulties reaching Thailand.

Security Forces Fortify Border Town ahead of Sam Rainsy’s Return

The extreme security measures have made But Pov’s husband, Kat Buny, anxious and reluctant to speak to the media. He is worried any comments can be misconstrued by the authorities, who have characterized Sam Rainsy’s return as an attempted coup

CNRP Leaders, Supporters Face ASEAN Blockade Over Planned Return

If Rainsy did not return to Cambodia on November 9, it certainly would deal a heavy blow to the morale of CNRP supporters, said Astrid Norén-Nilsson, author of Cambodia's Second Kingdom: Nation, Imagination, and Democracy. 

Prime Minister Hun Sen Sends Another Warning To CNRP Supporters

The prime minster was speaking at a development strategy event in Phnom Penh and even mocked Sam Rainsy, saying he was too cowardly to return to Cambodia.

Cambodian Opposition Leader Stopped from Returning Home

Before heading to the airport, Sam Rainsy told The Associated Press that Hun Sen is going all out to block their return because he is “very afraid.”